By AFPMore by this AuthorLONDONWimbledon chiefs have suggested they may extend the deadline for Andy Murray to apply for a wildcard to compete at this year's championships as the two-time winner battles to regain fitness. Murray, Wimbledon champion in 2013 and 2016, has an official deadline of June 18 to apply for a wildcard for this year's event, which begins on July 1. As to whether that deadline could be extended for Murray, chief executive Richard Lewis said: "If Andy came forward with a strong case I am sure we would work with him." Murray has not played competitively since the Australian Open in January, where he lost in five sets to Roberto Bautista Agut in the first round. At its spring press conference, the All England Club also announced an 11.8 percent increase in prize money for 2019.

Source: Daily Nation April 30, 2019 14:37 UTC